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PORTS AND HARBOURS

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
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1.

It is a massive port structure made of masonry or large stone blocks laid in the sea to protect the harbour from waves and current.

(a)  

2.

Are visual proof of the transmission of energy across the ocean. Most waves are wind-driven and happens in the boundary between and within fluids with different densities.

(a)  

3.

Is a small pier, usually made of TImbers for boats, yachts or fishing boats (fisherman je􀆩y), but it also refers to large ships (tanker je􀆩y, T-je􀆩y). A je􀆩y is a long, narrow structure that protects a coastline from the currents and TIdes. JeTTIes are usually made of wood, earth, stone, or concrete. They stretch from shore into the water.

(a)  

4.

1) is a construc􀆟on work extending into the harbour with sufficient depth of water alongside to accommodate vessels, also used as promenade or landing place for passengers.

(2) is a raised structure in a body of water, typically supported by well-spaced piles or pillars.

(a)  

5.

concrete, stone, or metal pla􀆞orm lying alongside or projec􀆟ng into water for loading and unloading ships.

(a)  

6.

s the oldest term in English referring to port structures. It denotes any structure of 􀆟mber,

masonry, cement, or other material built along or at an angle to the navigable waterway, with sufficient depth of water to accommodate vessels and receive and discharge cargo or passengers. (2) A structure built on the shore of or projec􀆟ng into a harbour, stream etc., so that vessels may be moored alongside to load or unload or to lie at rest.

(a)  

7.

It includes the harbour and the adjacent town or city suitable for loading goods and embarking men. (2) A location on a shore containing one or more harbors where ships can dock and transfer cargo/ people to/ from land.

(a)  

8.

It is a place of security and comfort, a small bay or other sheltered part of an area of water, usually well protected against high waves and strong currents, and deep enough to provide anchorage for ships and other craft. It is also a place where port facilities are provided, e.g., accommodation for ships

and cargo handling facilities.

(a)